Systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control

US11561385B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Terence Tam · Redmond, US
• Christopher Martin · Bath, GB
• Frank Metting · Bothell, US
• Jason Mecham · Snohomish, US
• Robert Dain · Redmond, US
• Larry Rystrom · Mill Creek, US
• Paul Boeschoten · Redmond, US
• Steven Lytle · Kirkland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 30, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 24, 2023
• Expiry date: Nov 6, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B21/365
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for sample image capture using integrated control. A digital microscope or other imaging device can be associated with a sample chamber containing cell, tissue, or other sample material. The chamber can be configured to operate using a variety of environmental variables, including gas concentration, temperature, humidity, and others. The imaging device can be configured to operate using a variety of imaging variables, including magnification, focal length, illumination, and others. A central system control module can be used to configure the settings of those hardware elements, as well as others, to set up and carry out an image capture event. The system control module can be operated to control the physical, optical, chemical, and/or other parameters of the overall imaging environment from one central control point. The variables used to produce the image capture can be configured to dynamically variable during the media capture event.